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Chiefs stock watch: Which players impressed during Super Bowl LVIII vs. 49ers?

Here’s a look at the stock trends for some #Chiefs players after the Super Bowl LVIII victory over the #49ers. | from: @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs are back-to-back Super Bowl champions, reclaiming their crown as the best team in the league. Each player took their game to another level to secure the third title in five seasons, sparking more conversations about a dynasty.

The Chiefs’ defense, led by the innovative game plan of defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, slowed the high-powered 49ers’ defense during clutch moments, limiting them late in the game.

The unit may not have tallied big statistical numbers in the win, but their impact was felt with the pressure on San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy. George Karlaftis and Justin Reid collected half a sack in the game, while Trent McDuffie proved his value as a first-team All-Pro.

On offense, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were in sync early and often, while Marquez Valdes-Scantling continued to make big catches in the postseason. Mahomes’ confidence in his teammates was displayed as he spread the ball around to Justin Watson and Noah Grey and the electrifying game-winning touchdown pass to Mecole Hardman in overtime.

The Chiefs head into another offseason, ready to celebrate their latest accomplishment while preparing for a very excited Kansas City crowd for Wednesday’s parade.

Here’s a look at how the stock is trending for some players after the Super Bowl LVIII victory at Allegiant Stadium:

Chiefs stock watch: Which players impressed during AFC Championship Game vs. Ravens?

Here’s a look at the stock trends for some #Chiefs players after the AFC Championship Game victory over the #Ravens. | from: @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs are returning to the Super Bowl to defend their title following their 17-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. Head coach Andy Reid and his team are crowned AFC Champions again and look ahead to a business trip to Las Vegas in two weeks.

The Chiefs’ defense was more than up for slowing down potential league MVP Lamar Jackson—defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s unit utilized pressure throughout the game. The game consisted of crucial red zone takeaways and excellent coverage in the secondary.

The defensive line overpowered the highly respected Ravens’ protection schemes to stall one of the league’s best offenses to a crawl; George Karlaftis, Tershawn Wharton, Charles Omenihu, and Justin Reid collected a sack.

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On offense, the combination of Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce reminded the world that they are the best in the business. There were crushing runs from Isiah Pacheco and solid play from rookie Rashes Rice. The game-sealing catch from Marquez Valdez-Scantling was poetic justice after a highly criticized regular season.

The Chiefs are ready for a trip to Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII to defend their title and etch their name in history as one of the best dynasties.

Here’s a look at how the stock is trending for some players after the AFC Championship victory at M&T Bank Stadium:

Chiefs stock watch: Which players impressed during divisional round vs. Bills?

Here’s a look at the stock trends for some #Chiefs players after the divisional round victory over the #Bills. | from: @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs pulled out a gutsy victory in the divisional round over the Buffalo Bills. The defending Super Bowl champions held on for the 27-24 win, punching their ticket to another AFC Championship game.

Patrick Mahomes proved he could win on the road in the postseason with a magnificent performance. Travis Kelce and Isiah Pacheco set the tone with early production and carrying on throughout the night. Marquez Valdes-Scantling picked a great time to have his best game of the year after such a dreadful year receiving during the regular season.

On defense, the unit pushed forward following injuries to safety Mike Edwards and linebacker Willie Gay. The final Bills drive was thwarted by the effort of Chris Jones, slightly disrupting Josh Allen’s shot in the endzone for a potential go-ahead touchdown pass. Critical plays by Tent McDuffie, Justin Reid, and L’Jarius Sneed helped to slow the Buffalo passing game in the second half.

The Chiefs set their sights on another AFC title game for the sixth consecutive season, but this time on the road away from Arrowhead Stadium. The top-seeded Baltimore Ravens await them in their quest to win back-to-back Super Bowl titles.

Here’s a look at how the stock is trending for some players after the divisional round victory at Highmark Stadium:

Chiefs stock watch: Which players impressed during Wild Card round vs. Dolphins?

Here’s a look at the stock trends for some #Chiefs players after the wild card round victory over the #Dolphins. | from: @EdEastonJr

The freezing temperatures took center stage during Saturday’s Kansas City Chiefs’ 26-7 victory over the Miami Dolphins. Head coach Andy Reid and his group are heading to the divisional round as they await their opponent and destination next week.

The offense led by Patrick Mahomes and his fantastic chemistry with rookie wide receiver Rashee Rice dominated the Miami secondary. Isiah Pacheco handled business on the ground, powering through the Dolphins’ defense and making their tacklers suffer in the cold weather. Harrison Butker continues to take his game to another level in postseason play as he nailed multiple field goals amidst the challenging weather elements.

The defense was stingy and overpowered the Dolphins’ offense, which couldn’t get in rhythm. George Karlaftis and Trent McDuffie were both drafted in the 2022 class and have elevated their game to star levels and displayed it throughout Saturday’s victory. The secondary was led by L’Jarius Sneed, and a big takeaway from Mike Edwards made Tyreek Hill’s return to Arrowhead Stadium difficult.

The Chiefs face the probability of traveling to Orchard Park, New York, to battle the Buffalo Bills next week if they can defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday. A Steeler’s upset victory would guarantee Arrowhead Stadium hosting the divisional round against the Houston Texans.

Here’s a look at how the stock is trending for some players after the Wild Card victory at freezing Arrowhead Stadium:

Chiefs stock watch: Which players impressed during Week 18 vs. Chargers?

Here’s a look at the stock trends for some #Chiefs players after the Week 18 victory over the #Chargers. | from: @EdEastonJr

The outcome of Week 18 bore no influence on the Kansas City Chiefs heading into postseason play next weekend. The Los Angeles Chargers were focused on playing out the string and giving their fans a moment to smile, while Chiefs head coach Andy Reid gave his backup quarterback and many reserves time on the field.

The offense led at quarterback by veteran backup Blaine Gabbert was utilizing the availability of Mecole Hardman, who shook the rust off after spending most of his second tenure with the Chiefs on injured reserve. La’Michael Perine was effective as the every-down running back while the team dealt with injuries to tackles Jawaan Taylor and Wanya Morris in the first half.

Mike Edwards’ got the scoring started on defense with an electric 97-yard fumble return for a touchdown in the first quarter. The game’s highlight for many on the team was Chris Jones collecting a sack to hit 10.5 on the season and get his contract incentive bonus.

The season finale served its purpose in allowing many reserve players to showcase their value and be prepared if needed during the postseason. The home crowd at Arrowhead Stadium will have much to be excited for next week in the Wild Card round.

Here’s a look at how the stock is trending for some players after the Week 18 game at SoFi Stadium:

Chiefs stock watch: Which players impressed during Week 17 vs. Bengals?

Here’s a look at the stock trends for some #Chiefs players after the Week 17 victory over the #Bengals. | from: @EdEastonJr

The Christmas Day poor performance didn’t carry over to New Year’s Eve as the Kansas City Chiefs handled business at Arrowhead Stadium, clinching their eighth straight AFC West division title. The 25-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals guarantees the Chiefs a home game in the postseason.

Patrick Mahomes turned the ball over early, leading to Bengals points and giving unfortunate flashbacks to Monday’s problems against the Las Vegas Raiders. He returned to form with a solid performance through the air while complementing the offensive star of the game, Isiah Pacheco. Rashee Rice has planted his flag firmly as the best wide receiver on this year’s team with another productive game.

The defense successfully applied pressure to the Bengals’ passing game and got into the head of wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase. Justin Reid played tremendous coverage and collected two sacks on Cincinnati’s last drive, while George Karlaftis added two quarterback takedowns of his own. The unit shut the door on any potential comeback, sealing the much-needed victory.

The victory puts Kansas City in the postseason, with the third seed secured and the regular season finale next week in Los Angeles.

Here’s a look at how the stock is trending for some players after the Week 17 win at Arrowhead Stadium:

Chiefs stock watch: Which players impressed during Week 16 vs. Raiders?

Here’s a look at the stock trends for some #Chiefs players after the Week 16 loss to the #Raiders. | from: @EdEastonJr

The Christmas Day magic wasn’t on the Kansas City Chiefs side at Arrowhead Stadium as they dropped a crucial game to the Las Vegas Raiders. The defeat showed the team was not being disciplined or coordinated, as miscues ruled the day.

Patrick Mahomes struggled with turnovers, leading to fourteen Raiders points, digging a hole for which they couldn’t climb out of on Monday. Poor decisions and constant pressure by the Raiders’ defense had the reigning league MVP scrambling more than looking down the field. Injury to Isiah Pacheco in the second half and multiple defenders covering Travis Kelce stalled the offense all day.

The defense was solid throughout the game, only surrendering two field goals and keeping the game close. Chris Jones got an early sack to set the tone as the Raiders offense was held until Zamir White’s big runs to clinch the Las Vegas victory.

The loss takes Kansas City out of the running for the top seed in the AFC and a first-round bye in the postseason. The Chiefs still have a chance to clinch the AFC West title in their next game on New Year’s Eve against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Here’s a look at how the stock is trending for some players after the Week 16 loss at Arrowhead Stadium:

Chiefs stock watch: Which players impressed during Week 15 vs. Patriots?

Here’s a look at the stock trends for some #Chiefs players after the Week 15 victory over the #Patriots. | from: @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs secured a much-needed win over the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Week 15. The victory ended their two-game losing streak and kept them in contention for the top seed in the AFC and the important bye week in the postseason.

Mahomes handled every defensive scheme thrown at him since he’s expected to go against a Bil Belicheck-coached team and execute efficiently. The two interceptions he threw were beyond his control as they were taken out of the hands of tight-end Blake Bell and bobbled by Kadarius Toney.

He connected often with star rookie wide receiver Rashee Rice and veteran running backs Jerick McKinnon and Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Harrison Butker missed his first field goal since last season but still connected later in the game from 54 yards.

Kansas City’s defense stifled the Patriots’ offense, especially in the second half, with takeaways and short possessions. Four sacks by the unit, along with an impressive first-half interception from Willie Gay Jr., Chris Jones, L’Jarius Sneed, and Drue Tranquill, all made significant plays to help clinch the road victory.

The Chiefs gained a full game in the AFC West with the victory, as the Denver Broncos loss pushes their division lead to two with three games left in the regular season.

Here’s a look at how the stock is trending for some players after the Week 15 victory at Gillette Stadium:

Chiefs stock watch: Which players impressed during Week 14 vs. Bills?

Here’s a look at the stock trends for some #Chiefs players after the Week 14 loss to the #Bills. | from: @EdEastonJr

The home crowd was ready to support the Kansas City Chiefs in another battle with the Buffalo Bills at Arrowhead Stadium in Week 14. Penalties and mistakes took the air out of their sails as the Chiefs fell short for a second consecutive week.

Mahomes did his best while under pressure from the Bills’ pass rush but wasn’t helped much by more drops from his receivers. He suffered a tip-ball interception on the opening drive. Rashee Rice added another touchdown reception as he separated himself as a primary target in the receivers room. Kelce’s effort was significant, as usual, and a returning Jeruck McKinnon found the endzone in the first half.

Kansas City’s defense held tough as they faced the high-powered offense of the Bills in check throughout the game. George Karlaftis, Charles Omenihu, Mike Danna, and Trent McDuffie got to Allen for shares of a sack, while Mike Edwards and a returning Nick Bolton led the team in tackles.

The Chiefs lose their second straight game as they maintain their slim lead in the AFC West and are falling out of contention for a potential first-round bye in the postseason.

Here’s a look at how the stock is trending for some players after the Week 14 loss at Arrowhead Stadium:

Chiefs stock watch: Which players impressed during Week 13 vs. Packers?

Here’s a look at the stock trends for some #Chiefs players after the Week 13 loss to the #Packers. | from: @EdEastonJr

The expected cold and wintery weather at Lambeau Field was in play on Sunday night as the legendary setting lived up to its billing. In front of celebrities supporting both sides, the Kansas City Chiefs fell short on the road to the Green Bay Packers.

Mahomes picked up where he left off last week with another efficient performance through the air, except for the late fourth-quarter interception. The offense, however, was sparked by starting running back Isiah Pacheco’s bruising runs, pushing the Packers’ defense to its limits.

The injury of left tackle Donovan Smith forced rookie Wanya Morris to step in and play against a tremendous Green Bay pass rush. Rashee Rice has established himself as the go-to wide receiver of the room, while Travis Kelce racked up the yards per reception.

The defense struggled with injuries, losing Drue Tranquill and Bryan Cook to significant injuries during the game. The injuries immediately affected the secondary as Jordan Love successfully connected on multiple big pass plays to his wide receivers. The defensive line secured sacks with Mike Danna and Chris Jones as the Packers’ offensive line held solid most of the night.

The Chiefs fail to reach nine wins as they continue to battle with multiple teams in the AFC for a potential first-round bye in the postseason.

Here’s a look at how the stock is trending for some players after the Week 13 victory at Lambeau Field: